See which airports had the highest and lowest airfares at the start of 2026

Here's how much the average airfare costs at the nation's busiest airports.

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Get the Facts: Are domestic flights getting more expensive? Here’s the data

Data Researcher/Curator

WASHINGTON —

The average cost of a U.S. domestic airfare was nearly 8% higher than a year ago, averaging about $428, from January through the end of March, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ data, released in late June, does not reflect increases following the U.S.-Iran War that began in late February.

Jet fuel prices have risen since the conflict began as instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway route for global oil supplies, disrupted energy markets. Several airlines announced increases in fares and fees in April to offset higher jet fuel costs.

In March 2025, consumers paid an average of $397 for a domestic trip. After adjusting for inflation, the fare would be about $408 today, about $20 less than the current average.

Fares are the total price charged by airlines, including taxes and fees, and do not include optional charges like baggage fees.

Which airports had the priciest and cheapest fares?

Among the nation’s 30 busiest airports in the country, Washington Dulles International Airport had the highest average domestic airfare at $532.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport had the second- and third-priciest, averaging $519 and $517, respectively.

Orlando International Airport had the lowest average airfare at $304. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was the second-lowest, costing consumers $310 for a flight.

Search the table below to see the average fare at airports during the first three months of the year.